I currently use QB for my business (sole trader, registered for VAT) but not for my rental property. How do I add my property to QB for MTD for Income tax? Thanks

Filling Making Tax Digital (MTD) is not available for now but will be available on April 2026, Mobila.

QuickBooks Online (QBO) is working on the Making Tax Digital (MTD) feature for users with multiple income sources, aiming to complete it before the April 2026 deadline. This feature is particularly important for self-employed individuals and landlords whose total income exceeds £50,000 in a tax year. For more information, please check this link: Get Ready for MTD for Income Tax.

MTD for Income Tax in QBO is not automatic. You can join it directly within the product. Follow the steps below on how:

1. Log in to your QuickBooks account.
2. Click on Taxes in the left-side navigation menu.
3. Choose Income Tax.
4. Click on Join the Pilot and follow the on-screen instructions.

To effectively track your rental income in QBO, create a specific income account to record your rental earnings. Refer to this article for detailed steps: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

I'll also share these resources to help you handle VAT in your QBO:

• File your VAT return and record tax payments in QuickBooks Online
• Submit a VAT return to HMRC - MTD for small businesses

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